Exploring a STEM Identity
Staff Development Guide
Training Situation: Training (large group)
Length: 85 minutes
Objectives: Participants will engage in Building for the Big One to learn to develop STEM identities.
Agenda:
- Welcome – 5 minutes
- Introduction – 10 minutes
- See the Skill in Action – 15 minutes
- I Can Do STEM Video-Based Learning Module
- Hands-on Learning – 40 minutes
- Building for the Big One Activity
- Conclusion – 15 minutes
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Assessing Youth using Graphic Organizers
Participants will watch the Assessing Youth Using Sticky Notes video-based learning module and identify ways to use a stick note chart during STEM activities.
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Watching for Best Practices
Participants will compare a fact sheet with videos in Keeping Youth Interacting to see how facilitators encourage youth to collaborate
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Discussing Testing in the Design Process
Participants will do a chalk talk around engineering design and testing in order to incorporate thoughtful testing and local resources.